Open Rank-Lung Transplant Pulmonologist

The University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Transplant Institute is seeking a Lung Transplant, ECMO, and Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonologist to expand our Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant program.

This full-time clinical position is at the Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Level. As a physician in the Center for Advanced Lung Disease, the candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment with CT surgeons, intensivists, and other transplant specialists.

Pulmonologists within the program are responsible for the entire continuum of care for advanced lung disease patients including pre- and post-lung transplant in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As part of the academic team, the candidate will be expected to participate in the multidisciplinary ICU rounds with colleagues, residents and fellows, as well as participate in scholarly activities including clinical research and medical education.

Successful candidates must have a medical degree or equivalent and have passed specialty Boards in Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care.

The Tampa General Hospital Transplant Institute, in collaboration with the University of South Florida, has created the only Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program on the West Coast of Florida serving a population of almost 5 million people.

The lung transplant program is part of a comprehensive multi-organ transplant institute (e. g., heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas), which is consistently one of the largest transplant centers in the nation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing transplant program.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold.

Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.

Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.

Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.

News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.

The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.